Archaeological Site of Delos, Mykonos

Delos (Δήλος) was one of the most sacred places of ancient Greece and one of the most robust trade centers as well. The island undoubtedly owed its success to its superb location at the very center of the Aegean, allowing seafarers to meet it in the middle of their journey as they sailed from the major commercial centers of the Aegean - Athens, Aegean, Corinth, Macedonia, Hassocks, Samoa, Milepost, Rhodes, and Crete to name a few. Its importance also made it coveted by the most powerful maritime powers that strove for control of its harbors and sanctuary. © istock/katarinochka